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I doubt that he invented it, but his trial was responsible for introducing it into the general Chicago lexicon.
I think this shows the power of the Outfit back in the day. They had made men that were politicians. None of them really made to high politically but its interesting to think about what if they had made it to higher office.PolackTony wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:33 pmGreat stuff here. Glad to see that the local media are continuing to work on mob-related investigations like this. I haven’t seen Annunzio’s files myself, but the claim that he may have himself been made is extremely interesting (if unproven), given that the FBI claimed that John D’Arco Sr, Fred Roti, and Vito Marzullo were members as well. Not to mention Joe Imburgio Bulger.
Yes, and if anything there's the argument that legalized gambling could well be serving to grow the market, in exposing younger people who might otherwise not engage and normalizing it as a legal pastime.Coloboy wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 11:50 am Last I heard he was connected to 26th st/Chinatown.
The feds linked his ring to Paloians as well, at least loosely. My hunch is it was all outfit connected/run. Too many links between all those guys. Same with Poeta out in Highwood. All those gambling busts happened around the same time, right as Illinois was legalizing sports gambling. Not a coincidence in my book. They went after the biggest fish to try and eliminate competition, and all those fish had long standing outfit ties. I'm also pretty sure someone else swept in and picked up those customers in short order. People think illegal bookmaking is dead or dying, but it's not the case. Legalization took a huge swath of customers away for sure, but its tough to beat no taxes and betting on credit. Plus people are creatures of habit, if they have gone to a bookie forever they are likely to continue. Outfit doesn't want casual weekend gamblers who bet on draftkings. They want deadbeat gambling addicts who are risking bankruptcy.
Yep. Anytime I go to an Italian restaurant in Elmwood Park I am reminded of this sub-culture. Still a lot of the "types" around. middle aged/older white guys who look the part and own beef stands or some shit lol.PolackTony wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 1:15 pmYes, and if anything there's the argument that legalized gambling could well be serving to grow the market, in exposing younger people who might otherwise not engage and normalizing it as a legal pastime.Coloboy wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 11:50 am Last I heard he was connected to 26th st/Chinatown.
The feds linked his ring to Paloians as well, at least loosely. My hunch is it was all outfit connected/run. Too many links between all those guys. Same with Poeta out in Highwood. All those gambling busts happened around the same time, right as Illinois was legalizing sports gambling. Not a coincidence in my book. They went after the biggest fish to try and eliminate competition, and all those fish had long standing outfit ties. I'm also pretty sure someone else swept in and picked up those customers in short order. People think illegal bookmaking is dead or dying, but it's not the case. Legalization took a huge swath of customers away for sure, but its tough to beat no taxes and betting on credit. Plus people are creatures of habit, if they have gone to a bookie forever they are likely to continue. Outfit doesn't want casual weekend gamblers who bet on draftkings. They want deadbeat gambling addicts who are risking bankruptcy.
Another point that needs to be stressed is that aside from inducements like credit, no taxes, and habit, there is a subculture in Chicagoland still that revolves around these guys. There are a ton of people who like not just going to "their guy" to take their action but enjoy rubbing shoulders with the "underworld" element; old neighborhood people, street guys, wannabe street guys. For these types, the mob aspect remains a "feature", not a bug or just an incidental factor.
Yea it’s funny that’s he is the go to now on current outfit activities when he has no sources on the street or law enforcement. He said the outfit is back to hijacking trucks again. Where did he get that information? Love to know what crew is hijacking trucks and that is their main source of income
I know A LOT of people that smoke weed here in New York. And about 99% of them still get their pot the good old fashion way. Literally NO ONE that I know goes to a fuckin dispensary just to pay almost twice the amount you pay on the street for the SAME quality.
LOL bingo.AntComello wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 9:10 amI know A LOT of people that smoke weed here in New York. And about 99% of them still get their pot the good old fashion way. Literally NO ONE that I know goes to a fuckin dispensary just to pay almost twice the amount you pay on the street for the SAME quality.
